Managing England Is A Job I Have Always Loved Says Gareth Southgate

 

Interim England manager Gareth Southgate says he has loved being England manager but his future is out of his hands following the 3-0 World Cup Qualifer win over Scotland at Wembley. Southgate's side scored from all three of their shots on target at Wembley, and the result means they stay two points clear at the top of Group F.

The 46years old, who took over from Sam Allardyce after he was sacked in September, is the overwhelming favourite to get the job on a permanent basis, and the victory on Friday only strengthened his position.

He said “I've loved it I've really enjoyed the role, the responsibility, the challenge of every part of it. I get that it's not quite as enjoyable if you don't get the results. It's been a brilliant experience. I've taken so much from it. As a group of staff, it's not just about me remember, we've created a good environment here. It's not my decision [whether he gets the job]. I was really pleased to be given the task to pick up the job in a difficult situation and I feel we've prepared the team really well. I've enjoyed that. We now have a different challenge to prepare for Spain, and the rest is out of my hands.”

The FA will begin to formally asses their options for a new manager after the friendly with Spain at Wembley on Tuesday, but goals from Daniel Sturridge, Adam Lallana and Gary Cahill means spirits are high going into the fixture against the former world champions. Southgate has won two and drawn one of his three games so far, keeping three clean sheets, and the coach said his players came through a pressurised environment to deliver against their rivals.